Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
tibeticum
ID:
1106447

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Fletcher

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 20: 153 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105785



Common Names

  • Omphalogramma tibeticum
  • Tibetan Omphalogramma
  • Tibetan Mountain-bell


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Description

Omphalogramma tibeticum (also called Tibetan omphalogramma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan and Korea. It is a low-growing plant with small, white, star-shaped flowers and linear, opposite leaves. It grows in moist habitats, such as near streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Omphalogramma tibeticum is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is often used in landscaping as a hedge, border, or accent plant. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Omphalogramma tibeticum has yellow flowers with five petals and a long pistil. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalogramma tibeticum is a perennial plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Omphalogramma tibeticum

Omphalogramma tibeticum can be found in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, and Tibet.

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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